The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, is hosting the "Black Dolls" exhibition, which highlights African-American workmanship. The presentation, coordinated with the New York Historical Society, features a stunning collection of handmade dolls from the 1850s to the 1940s, demonstrating their creators' persistence and creativity in the face of institutional racism and persecution.
The show, on display until January 7, honors the rich workmanship of these historic...